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From Caterpillar to Butterfly (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)
by Deborah HeiligmanRead and find out about how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.After a caterpillar comes to school in a jar, the children are captivated as it eats, grows, and eventually becomes a beautiful Painted Lady butterfly.This is a clear and appealing environmental science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. Plus it includes web research prompts and an activity encouraging kids to identify the different types of butterflies all around them.This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs:Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
From Ed's to Ned's
by Gideon StererWhat starts with just two kids quickly escalates into a rhyming, rollicking romp through the neighborhood, where all the kids are invited!Climb to Cal'sWhirl to Will'sTrampoline from Ted's to Jill's!Two sisters venture out of their house and pick up Cal, then all three head to Will's. Four become eight and then eight become twelve, and before you know it, there are twenty-two!Never touching the ground, the kids have no shortage of ways to get to their pal's place when there is a mission at hand! Trampolines and slides. Propellers and parachutes. Diving boards and swinging vines. Find your favorite mode and join the friends on the adventurous trip!A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Junior Library Guild Selection"There is no safe or sound reasoning behind any of the journeys herein, but the joyful abandon is something any child will embrace."--School Library Journal, starred review"Mesmerizing."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
From Seed to Plant (Journeys 2014)
by Gail GibbonsFlowers, trees, fruits—plants are all around us, but where do they come from? With simple language and bright illustrations, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the processes of pollination, seed formation, and germination. Important vocabulary is reinforced with accessible explanation and colorful, clear diagrams showing the parts of plants, the wide variety of seeds, and how they grow. The book includes instructions for a seed-growing project, and a page of interesting facts about plants, seeds, and flowers. A nonfiction classic, and a perfect companion for early science lessons and curious young gardeners. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award. From Seed to Plant was included in the Common Core State Standards Appendix B.
From Seed to Pumpkin
by Wendy PfefferIn the fall, pumpkins are everywhere: in the garden, in the supermarkets, and on doorsteps. But do you know how they grow from a tiny yellow seed to a big orange pumpkin? Read and find out! <p><p>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]</p>
From Tadpole to Frog (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
by Kathleen Weidner ZoehfeldHow DOES a tadpole become a frog?Watch a tiny tadpole grow into an adult frog in this book full of facts and photographs. Learn what tadpoles eat, how they survive, and how they transform into frogs.
From an Idea to Lego: The Building Bricks Behind the World's Largest Toy Company (From An Idea To Ser.)
by Lowey Bundy SicholFor fans of the successful Who Was series, From an Idea to Lego is a behind-the-bricks look into the world's famous toy company, with humorous black & white illustrations throughout.Today, LEGO is one of the biggest toy companies in the world, but a long time ago, a Danish carpenter, Ole Kirk Christiansen, started with just an idea. Find out more about LEGO&’s origins, those famous bricks, and their other inventive toys and movie ventures in this illustrated nonfiction book!Find out the origin the name &“LEGO.&” (Hint: it combines two Danish words)See how LEGO grew from a carpentry shop to a multi-platform toy company.Discover how LEGO bricks are made and how they came up with their design.
From the World of Goodnight Moon: 100 First Words
by Margaret Wise BrownA delightful word book illustrated with familiar and comforting art from the world of Goodnight Moon. Sturdy board pages with 100 words organized into categories such as Animals, Colors, Toys, and Bedtime makes this word book just right for helping babies and toddlers identify words they’re beginning to learn.There’s no better way to get kids pointing, naming, and talking than with the iconic words and illustrations readers will recognize from Margaret Wise Brown’s and Clement Hurd’s beloved classics Goodnight Moon and My World.Perfect for tiny hands and growing minds, this word book is a great addition to every child’s first bookshelf.
Frostfire
by Elly MacKayFollow dragon-expert Miriam and curious Celeste on a magical winter's day walk through their garden, where a snow dragon just might be hiding! Elly MacKay's luminous artwork and sweet sibling story will cast a spell over readers of all ages in this playfully imaginative picture book that&’s perfect for fans of Frozen.On a walk through a snow-covered garden, big sister Miriam claims to hear the sound of a snow dragon. Little sister Celeste has lots of questions: snow dragons are real? Where do they hide? What do they eat? And is that frost on the greenhouse windows or is it . . . frostfire?Miriam seems to have an answer for everything about snow dragons. But when Celeste wanders off, she has a magical encounter that changes everything she thought she knew.Told through gently playful dialogue and brought to life with spectacular works of paper diorama art, Elly Mackay's newest picture book is an enchanting wintertime adventure destined to become a classic seasonal fairy tale that readers will enjoy for years to come.
Fruit Bowl
by Mark HoffmannWho belongs in the fruit bowl? Apples, check. Blueberries, check. Tomato, che-- Wait, what?! Tomato wants to join the other fruits, but does he belong? The perfect mix of botany and a bunch of bananas!All the fruit are in the bowl. There's Apple and Orange. Strawberry and Peach. Plum and Pear. And, of course, Tomato.Now wait just a minute! Tomatoes aren't fruit! Or are they?Using sly science (and some wisdom from a wise old raisin), Tomato proves all the fruit wrong and shows that he belongs in the bowl just as much as the next blueberry! And he's bringing some unexpected friends too!"A fun, brain-teasing food literacy lesson that's a cornucopia of produce and wordplay."--Publishers Weekly, starred review"An a-peel-ing addition."--School Library Journal
Full of Beauty
by MarishuFull of Beauty is an enchanting story that teaches young children where true beauty comes from and where it can be found. It follows a baby girl all the way until her wedding day and chronicles her journey to understanding what true beauty is, and where it comes from. Full of Beauty gently and delightfully explains to young children how inner beauty is not decided upon by others, but by themselves. The glorious illustration and touching story will make this a lifetime favorite for both children and adults.
Fun Day Fairies #1: Megan the Monday Fairy (Fun Day Fairies #1)
by Daisy Meadows Georgie RipperThe Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when their magic disappears, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help.<P> No fun in Fairyland?<P> The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum.<P> Can Rachel and Kirsty start the week off right by helping Megan the Monday Fairy find her missing flag? Or will Jack Frost and his goblins get in their way?<P> Find the magic flag in each book, and help fill every day of the week with fun!
Fun Day Fairies #2: Tara the Tuesday Fairy (Fun Day Fairies #2)
by Daisy Meadows Georgie RipperThe Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when their magic disappears, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help.<P> No fun in Fairyland?<P> The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum.<P> It's Field Day at Rachel's school, but no one is having any fun. Tara the Tuesday Fairy can't help without her magic flag! What's a fairy to do?<P> Find the magic flag in each book, and help fill every day of the week with fun!
Fun Day Fairies #3: Willow the Wednesday Fairy (Fun Day Fairies #3)
by Daisy Meadows Georgie RipperThe Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when their magic disappears, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help.<P> No fun in Fairyland?<P> The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum.<P> Jack Frost's goblins are on the lookout for Willow the Wednesday Fairy's magical flag! Can Rachel and Kirsty track it down at the Arts and Crafts Fair . . . before the goblins do?<P> Find the magic flag in each book, and help fill every day of the week with fun!
Fun Day Fairies #4: Thea the Thursday Fairy (Fun Day Fairies #4)
by Daisy Meadows Georgie RipperThe Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when their magic disappears, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help.<P> No fun in Fairyland?<P> The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum.<P> The goblins will do whatever it takes to find Thea the Thursday Fairy's flag first -- even swim with sharks! How can Rachel and Kirsty stop them?<P> Find the magic flag in each book, and help fill every day of the week with fun!
Fun Day Fairies #5: Felicity the Friday Fairy (Fun Day Fairies #5)
by Daisy Meadows Georgie RipperThe Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when their magic disappears, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help.<P> No fun in Fairyland?<P> The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum.<P> Rachel's Gran has Felicity the Friday Fairy's special flag! She thinks it's a pretty new scarf. But now the goblins are after her! Rachel and Kirsty have to do something . . . before it's too late.<P> Find the magic flag in each book, and help fill every day of the week with fun!
Fun Day Fairies #6: Sienna the Saturday Fairy (Fun Day Fairies #6)
by Daisy Meadows Georgie RipperThe Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when their magic disappears, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help.<P> No fun in Fairyland?<P> The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum.<P> Rachel and Kirsty are going to be in a fashion show, but it won't be much fun without Sienna the Saturday Fairy's flag! Can they find it before the goblins do?<P> Find the magic flag in each book, and help fill every day of the week with fun!
Fun Day Fairies #7: Sarah the Sunday Fairy (Fun Day Fairies #7)
by Daisy Meadows Georgie RipperThe Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when their magic disappears, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help.<P> No fun in Fairyland?<P> The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum.<P> There's only one more flag missing, and it belongs to Sarah the Sunday Fairy. Rachel and Kirsty will do anything to get it back -- but so will Jack Frost! <P> Find the magic flag in each book, and help fill every day of the week with fun!
Fun and Friendly Calligraphy for Kids: A Hands-On Guide to Creative Lettering
by Virginia Lucas HartEVERYTHING A BEGINNER CALLIGRAPHER NEEDS TO KNOW TO GET STARTED WITH BEAUTIFUL HANDWRITING.The art of calligraphy doesn&’t teach you how to write words, but instead, how to draw them. With this book&’s fun and playful approach, you will not only improve your handwriting skills, you&’ll have an absolute blast while doing so! You&’ll learn everything from A to Z, including how to make letterforms, mix inks and develop a unique lettering style.Follow the clear and easy instructions with countless helpful tips. Before you know it, you&’ll be creating beautiful projects, such as:• Wonderful thank-you notes & properly addressed envelopes• Flourished tags & cards for special occasions• Unique signatures & autographs• Personalized gifts & keepsakes• Fun logos & monograms
Fun with Food Toddler Cookbook: Activities and Recipes to Play and Eat
by Yaffi LvovaFun and easy recipes that little chefs ages 1 to 3 can make with youBond with your little one on a safe and enjoyable kitchen adventure! This toddler cookbook shows you how helping in the kitchen can teach your child to appreciate colors and textures in their favorite meals as well as hone their motor skills. Your little chef will have a blast mashing, squishing, painting, playing, and eating their way through this cookbook for kids.This toddler cookbook includes:Confidence building—Discover how cooking can help your little chef build confidence in the kitchen and pique any picky eater's appetite.Simple directions—This kids' cookbook features step-by-step recipes that are easy enough for your toddler to take the lead on with limited adult help.Chances to play—Teach your child to have fun outside the kitchen as they dig into tons of awesome food-related activities in this toddler cookbook.Help your pint-sized chef foster a lifelong love of food with the Fun with Food Toddler Cookbook.
Funny Bunnies: Morning, Noon, and Night (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
by Sue DiCiccoSweet, colorful artwork and fun, rhyming text throughout!FUNNY BUNNIES is an adorable, true early reader about a big bunny family's day. These funny bunnies wake up with the sun, spend a fun-filled afternoon playing in the park, and then return home at night. With colorful bunnies, simple rhyming text, and humorous moments scattered throughout, this leveled reader is sure to grab young readers' attention!
Funny Faces
by Todd ParrIn this bold book for babies, toddlers celebrate funny faces from "happy" and "sad" to "silly" and "sleepy." Full color.
Furry Friends Forever 5-Minute Stories (Sesame Street)
by Random HouseA collection of nine Sesame Street stories based on the Furry Friends Forever Mysterious Mysteries featuring Elmo and his adorable puppy, Tango! Each story can be read in five minutes or less, so it's perfect for bedtime—or anytime!A hardcover collection of nine Sesame Street Furry Friends Forever Mysterious Mysteries stories that each take just five minutes to read! In each story, Elmo learns playful problem-solving and pet-care skills with his puppy Tango. Even when the going gets "ruff," this furry friendship is destined to be forever! The story themes highlight Sesame Street's mission to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Sesame Street fans ages 3 to 7 will love these stories that are perfect for bedtime or anytime.Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics, which address specific needs, such as girls' education, financial empowerment, and autism. Sesame Street is the most trusted name in early learning.
G Is for Georgia
by Christopher RobbinsA is for Atlanta B is for Blue Ridge Mountains C is for Civil War With F for the Atlanta Falcons, J for Jekyll Island, and P for Georgia peach, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip around the Peach State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, Georgia!
G My Name Is Girl: A Song of Celebration from Argentina to Zambia
by Dawn MasiSkip right into this joyful, diverse, alphabetic picture book celebrating girls around the world.A, my name is ALBA and my sister's name is AYELÉN. We come from ARGENTINA and we are ADVENTUROUS.Girls from 26 different countries—Argentina to Zambia—are beautifully and thoughtfully represented in this A to Z tribute to global girlhood. Children will enjoy reading about each girl's name, empowering character trait, and country, while learning how we are all connected.Globally-minded kids can also find the countries on a map at the back of the book and dream of places they'd like to visit.
G.O.A.T. - LeBron James: Making the Case for Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T. #1)
by Bob GurnettWho is the greatest basketball player of all time?Thisstunning book, filled to the brim with color photographs and information, makes the case that it&’s KING JAMES! G.O.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time—and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop hard work, and undeniable, unbelievable talent even to be considered for that honor. And if you asked five basketball lovers, "Who is the greatest player of all time?" you might get five different answers. But this fun book, written just for young fans, makes the case for current NBA superstar LeBron James. It backs up that choice with plenty of statistics, engaging quotes, and entertaining sidebars. You can be sure it will spark lively discussions among sports-crazy kids.